A breast cancer survivor from west Dorset has taken to the skies in a daredevil move to raise money for a charity that helped her through one of the toughest chapters of her life

Residents have raised concerns after several dogs have mysteriously become ill in west Dorset

90s pop star Chesney Hawkes has long had a special connection to Dorset, shaped by his friendship with Cerne Abbas resident Vic Irvine, who sadly passed away in 2025.

The woodworking specialists have secured a future under new ownership following a challenging period for the wider retail sector.

A reader has told of their concern about planned changes to GP sick notes for mental health sufferers

A former Navy man battling a debilitating disease has just completed back-to-back marathons in aid of charity

Excitement is building as a popular community event returns to west Dorset today

Dear England is a BBC facts-based sports drama, starring Joseph Fiennes as Gareth Southgate as he takes on the England national team manager role

Three people are due to appear in court in connection to goat thefts in West Dorset - more than two years on.

The Liberal Democrats have defeated Reform in the Bridport Dorset Council by-election.

LIBERAL Democrat candidate Neil Barnes has been elected to Bridport Town Council, winning the West Bay Ward by-election.

Heavy horses, celebrity appearances and a royal visit helped draw thousands of people through the gates as the Devon County Show returned for another year

The former mayor of Bridport has reflected on serving the ‘best town ever’ as she hands the role over

Bridport weather forecast: Warm, sunny intervals from Friday 22 May to Monday 25 May, highs up to 27°C. Met Office predicts rising pollen levels by Monday.

The first Star Wars film in 7 years, a British rom-com film, and a children’s animated film are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

A highly acclaimed chef from west Dorset has returned to his roots and opened a restaurant in Lyme Regis

DEVELOPERS of a controversial  waste incinerator on Portland have confirmed that they are on track to be operational by 2030

Polling stations across Bridport and West Bay have opened for council elections this morning

Film and TV villains have flooded the streets of two west Dorset villages as a quirky festival is back and bigger than ever

INCREASING council tax contributions to the fire service could provide a short term solution to saving at risk fire stations

A pioneering fossil collector and source of immense pride for Lyme Regis would have celebrated her birthday today, with a number of exciting items commemorating her legacy coming to town

A VARIETY of planning applications has been lodged across Bridport, highlighting a mix of home improvements and heritage upgrades.

Police are concerned for the welfare of a missing teenager last seen in Dorset

Delays are being reported on East Street as roadworks begin in the area

The new mayor of Lyme Regis for the next year has been decided this evening, and its familiar face

A former town councillor who stole money from a vulnerable elderly man failed to turn up to court for sentencing

Frustrated motorists are being reminded that running temporary red lights at a tunnel is not only unsafe, but is also causing even longer delays

Plans to deliver a new solar farm near the Dorset national landscape have been scrapped by the Planning Inspectorate following a public inquiry

Elections for two roles within the council in Bridport are taking place next week

NEW planning applications across Lyme Regis have been submitted to Dorset Council, signalling another wave of residential upgrades and tourism‑related improvements in the area

A collection of rare animal bones has been discovered in west Dorset that are estimated to be thousands of years old

PLANS to turn a former tearoom and adjoining storage areas in Morcombelake into a home have been rejected by Dorset Council, which said the applicant failed to demonstrate that the community no longer needed the facility.

Firefighters from west Dorset helped extinguish a blaze affecting a recycling facility yesterday afternoon

NEW ways of working and a brighter future – despite financial pressures – have been laid out as a pathway to the future by Dorset Council.

NEW ways of working and a brighter future – despite financial pressures – have been laid out as a pathway to the future by Dorset Council.

A SERIES of planning applications across Bridport and Lyme Regis have been decided by Dorset Council, paving the way for a new round of home improvements and property upgrades in the area.

Excitement is building as a town prepares to celebrate 200 years of a lifeboat station

A group dedicated to supporting the multiple sclerosis community are fighting for fairer treatment of the disease across Dorset

Students from the Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis participated in the annual Ten Tors event, which took place over two days from May 8 to May 10.

Ward Thomas, the UK country-pop duo made up of twin sisters Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas, will perform at Bridport's Electric Palace on December 10.

Bridport and Lyme Regis RAFA, with 37 members, has been recognised for its commitment and impact by being awarded the Area President's Trophy.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) recently visited Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis, to provide first aid training.

Speeding fines and convictions have risen sharply across the UK in recent years.

Budget airline Jet2 has also reassured passengers, saying it expects to operate flights as scheduled this summer.

Brits are being urged to stay up to date with vaccinations before heading abroad this summer after a recent rise in travel-related diseases.

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport will reopen on May 27 after being closed for an entire month due to runway renovation works.

Major plans have been unveiled to protect the west Dorset coastline over fears of increasingly rapid erosion in Burton Bradstock

The town council in Lyme Regis will be donating the money made in error to a local charity after a blunder with a free parking event in town

A reader voices frustration at online-only services, from milk deliveries to parking, arguing older generations are being left behind in an increasingly digital world.

Bridport is officially getting a new convenience store as a new sign is unveiled in town